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The best air purifier for pet sitting on a dark surface in a room with dark walls and running as a cat sits next to it.

The Best Air Purifiers for Pets, Vetted The Best Air Purifiers for Pets, Vetted

By Ana Chevalier, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A family enjoying various spaces in their living and dining rooms while an air purifier for smoke operates in the corner.

Breathe Easy With the Best Air Purifiers for Smoke, Tested Breathe Easy With the Best Air Purifiers for Smoke, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Lizzy Briskin

The Best Under-Sink Water Filter Options

After Testing Multiple Under-Sink Water Filter Systems, See Why This Apec Model Was Hands-Down Our Favorite After Testing Multiple Under-Sink Water Filter Systems, See Why This Apec Model Was Hands-Down Our Favorite

By Glenda Taylor, Kristen Mosier, Corey Foster, Paul Rankin

A group of the best infrared heaters on a garage floor before hands-on testing.

After Testing, Our Favorite Infrared Heater Features a Built-in Humidifier for Increased Comfort After Testing, Our Favorite Infrared Heater Features a Built-in Humidifier for Increased Comfort

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

The best propane tankless water heater option installed on a pole next to several ATVs outside a barn

The Best Propane Tankless Water Heaters for Low-Waste Warmth The Best Propane Tankless Water Heaters for Low-Waste Warmth

We Tested the Best Electric Heaters and Our Top Pick is Our Go-To Favorite for Warmth

We Tested the Best Electric Heaters and Our Top Pick is Our Go-To Favorite for Warmth We Tested the Best Electric Heaters and Our Top Pick is Our Go-To Favorite for Warmth

By Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

The best water softener option in a basement storage room

The Best Water Softeners of 2025 to Keep Your Pipes Free of Build-Up The Best Water Softeners of 2025 to Keep Your Pipes Free of Build-Up

By Timothy Dale

The Best Whole House Humidifiers Option installed and working is what appears to be a utility room.

Ensure Your Home is Comfortable By Combating Dry Air With the Best Whole-House Humidifiers Ensure Your Home is Comfortable By Combating Dry Air With the Best Whole-House Humidifiers

cozy living room with one of the wood stove brands options

These Are The Best Wood Stove Brands and Manufacturers These Are The Best Wood Stove Brands and Manufacturers

Black and orange Wen propane generator outside on deck

The Best Propane Generators for Emergencies and Home Use, Tested The Best Propane Generators for Emergencies and Home Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick

Orange and black Generac iQ3500 portable inverter generator on grass

The Best Inverter Generators of 2025 for Backup Power Almost Anywhere, Tested The Best Inverter Generators of 2025 for Backup Power Almost Anywhere, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The AlorAir Basement/Crawl Space Dehumidifier on a cement pad before installation and testing.

The Best Crawl Space Dehumidifiers of 2025, Tested The Best Crawl Space Dehumidifiers of 2025, Tested

The Best Dual-Fuel Generator Options

The Best Dual-Fuel Generators for Home and Outdoor Use, Tested The Best Dual-Fuel Generators for Home and Outdoor Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Air Filters for Furnace and Home AC Options

This is Our Top Pick When Choosing an Air Filter for Your Home’s Furnace or AC This is Our Top Pick When Choosing an Air Filter for Your Home’s Furnace or AC

By Timothy Dale

Dreo Solaris 718 space heater on wood floor in front of white bifold closet doors

Is the Solaris 718 Worth it? Our Take on the New Dreo Space Heater Is the Solaris 718 Worth it? Our Take on the New Dreo Space Heater

By Glenda Taylor

Mr Heater Buddy Review

Mr. Heater Buddy: My New BFF for Camping, Emergencies, and Even Indoor Use Mr. Heater Buddy: My New BFF for Camping, Emergencies, and Even Indoor Use

By Glenda Taylor

This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection

This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

The Best PEX Crimp Tools

The Best PEX Crimp Tools for Plumbing Projects, Tested The Best PEX Crimp Tools for Plumbing Projects, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A professional technician is working on a home generator.

Home Generator Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Backup Power Shipshape Home Generator Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Backup Power Shipshape

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Paul Rankin

A large group of the best portable air conditioner options sitting together in a room

The Best Portable Air Conditioners for Keeping Cool, Tested and Reviewed The Best Portable Air Conditioners for Keeping Cool, Tested and Reviewed

By Stephanie Cronk, Savannah Sher

A person using a remote to adjust the best heat pump option mounted on a wall above a window

The Best Heat Pumps for Cold Climates The Best Heat Pumps for Cold Climates

A group of the best water leak detector options together on a shelf

The Best Water-Leak Detectors, Tested and Reviewed The Best Water-Leak Detectors, Tested and Reviewed

Red and black Honda EU2200i generator on grass

The Best Quiet Generators for a Peaceful Power Supply, Tested The Best Quiet Generators for a Peaceful Power Supply, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

A group of the best home thermostats together on a counter before testing.

The Best Home Thermostats for Efficient Heating and Cooling, Tested The Best Home Thermostats for Efficient Heating and Cooling, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick

A group of the best fire logs placed together in their packaging on logs in a wood-burning fireplace.A group of the best fire logs placed together in their packaging on logs in a wood-burning fireplace.A group of the best fire logs placed together in their packaging on logs in a wood-burning fireplace.

The Best Fire Logs for Long-Lasting Ambience, Tested The Best Fire Logs for Long-Lasting Ambience, Tested

By Mike Bruton, Glenda Taylor

The Best Garage Heater Options grouped together on a garage floor

The Best Garage Heaters For Workshop Comfort, Tested The Best Garage Heaters For Workshop Comfort, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Four of the Best Tower Fans lined up against a yellow wall

The Best Tower Fans for Cool and Comfortable Living Spaces, Tested The Best Tower Fans for Cool and Comfortable Living Spaces, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Andreana Lefton, Tiffany Lewis

Person using a remote to control a through-the-wall garage air conditioner

The Best Garage Air Conditioners for Garages and Workshops The Best Garage Air Conditioners for Garages and Workshops

By Glenda Taylor, Zach Lazzari

Dreo portable AC with purple streamers flowing from its louvers

HVAC

Keep Your Cool: A Tested Review of the New Dreo Portable AC Keep Your Cool: A Tested Review of the New Dreo Portable AC

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Dehumidifier Options

The Best Dehumidifiers for the Home, Tested The Best Dehumidifiers for the Home, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Katie Barton

Eight of the Best Garage Fans in an insulated garage

The Best Garage Fans for Beating the Heat, Tested The Best Garage Fans for Beating the Heat, Tested

By Katie Barton, Bob Beacham

The Best Window Fan Options

The Best Window Fans, Tested & Reviewed The Best Window Fans, Tested & Reviewed

By Manasa Reddigari, Stacey L. Nash, Tony Carrick

A group of the best small window air conditioners placed together in the back of a truck

The Best Small Window Air Conditioners, Tested The Best Small Window Air Conditioners, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The best through the wall air conditioner installed under a window in a living room

The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick

The Best Box Fans

The Best Box Fan for Any Room in Your Home, Tested The Best Box Fan for Any Room in Your Home, Tested

By Timothy Dale

A woman on a couch enjoying the cool comfort of the best ductless air conditioner option

The Best Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners The Best Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

The best whole house fan option installed in an attic

The Best Whole-House Fans to Beat the Summer Heat The Best Whole-House Fans to Beat the Summer Heat

Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters

The Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters to Save Space and Cut Costs The Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters to Save Space and Cut Costs

The Best Shallow Well Pump Option sits on grass

The Best Shallow Well Pumps for Your Well Water Needs The Best Shallow Well Pumps for Your Well Water Needs

By Tony Carrick

The Best HVAC Brands Options

The Best HVAC Brands for Every Budget The Best HVAC Brands for Every Budget

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

The Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro and solar panels in the sun during testing.

The Best Solar Generators for at Home or On the Go, Tested The Best Solar Generators for at Home or On the Go, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Larson, Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Donna Smith

A well water filtration system fully installed

The Best Well Water Filtration Systems for a Cleaner Supply The Best Well Water Filtration Systems for a Cleaner Supply

The DeWalt 8000-Watt Electric Start Gas Generator on grass during testing.

The Best Portable Generators for Go-Anywhere Power, Tested The Best Portable Generators for Go-Anywhere Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The 18 Best Generator Brands The 18 Best Generator Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

Six Non Electric Heaters on grass near woods

The Best Non-Electric Heaters for All Your Needs, Tested The Best Non-Electric Heaters for All Your Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash

Lowe’s store associates went door-to-door in Little Rock, Arkansas, to pass out supplies and help residents clean up.

Backup Generators

How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Deirdre Mundorf

The best heat pump dryer installed in a wall of cabinetry in a modern living space.

The Best Heat Pump Dryers for an Energy-Efficient Way to Dry Laundry The Best Heat Pump Dryers for an Energy-Efficient Way to Dry Laundry

By Klevisa Bathorja, Michelle Larson, Stephanie Cronk, Bob Beacham

The Best Heat Pump Water Heater installed in a tidy utility room with white walls.

The Best Heat Pump Water Heaters to Save Energy And Lower Bills The Best Heat Pump Water Heaters to Save Energy And Lower Bills

The rustic Barn by Minka-Aire ceiling fan installed on a ceiling for testing.

The Minka-Aire Ceiling Fan Is Impressive, but Is It Worth It? A Tested Review The Minka-Aire Ceiling Fan Is Impressive, but Is It Worth It? A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

Shark FlexBreeze Fan with InstaCool set up in front of a set of closet doors.

Can This Fan With Water Mist Keep You Cool? A Shark FlexBreeze Review Can This Fan With Water Mist Keep You Cool? A Shark FlexBreeze Review

By Glenda Taylor

The Westinghouse iGen4500 portable inverter generator on mulch during testing.

Westinghouse iGen4500 Peak Watt Portable Generator: A Hands-On Review Westinghouse iGen4500 Peak Watt Portable Generator: A Hands-On Review

By Zach Lazzari

The best electric fireplace option set up, decorated, and displaying a fire

The Best Electric Fireplaces for a Cozy Room The Best Electric Fireplaces for a Cozy Room

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis

Yellow and black Champion dual-fuel generator running on propane

The Champion 8,500-Watt Dual-Fuel Generator Is a Heavy Unit But It Dominated in Our Tests The Champion 8,500-Watt Dual-Fuel Generator Is a Heavy Unit But It Dominated in Our Tests

By Zach Lazzari

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat during unboxing with the product still in its white packaging.

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat Provided Energy-Saving Automation In Our Tests The Google Nest Learning Thermostat Provided Energy-Saving Automation In Our Tests

By Tony Carrick

A person pointing to the digital display on the Craftsman 6000-watt generator during testing.

Our Hands-On Review of The Craftsman Performance 6,000-Watt Generator Our Hands-On Review of The Craftsman Performance 6,000-Watt Generator

A person using the Mr. Heater MH9BX tent heater

The Best Tent Heaters to Keep Campers Warm in Cold Weather The Best Tent Heaters to Keep Campers Warm in Cold Weather

By Brittany Varano, Timothy Dale

A group of the best electric garage heaters together on a garage floor before testing.

The Best Electric Garage Heaters for a Comfortable Bonus Space, Tested The Best Electric Garage Heaters for a Comfortable Bonus Space, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Furnace Brands for Today’s Home The Best Furnace Brands for Today’s Home

By Timothy Dale, Bob Beacham

The best water test kit options grouped together before a white background

The Best Water Test Kits, Reviewed The Best Water Test Kits, Reviewed

By James Fitzgerald, Mark Wolfe

The Best Tankless Gas Water Heater installed on a green tiled wall.

The Best Tankless Gas Water Heaters for Your Home The Best Tankless Gas Water Heaters for Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

A person using a dial to adjust the setting on the best tankless water heater option

The Best Tankless Water Heaters for the Home The Best Tankless Water Heaters for the Home

By Timothy Dale

A person sliding a filter out of a furnace before replacing it with a new one.

The Best Furnace Filters to Keep Your Equipment Running Smoothly The Best Furnace Filters to Keep Your Equipment Running Smoothly

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Gas Garage Heater Options

The Best Gas Garage Heaters to Keep You Warm in Chilly Months The Best Gas Garage Heaters to Keep You Warm in Chilly Months